Dense Fog Advisory
2025-12-25T13:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. Localized freezing fog. * WHERE...Lower Clark Fork Region, Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys, and Potomac/Seeley Lake Region. * WHEN...Until 1 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Low visibility, freezing fog, and black ice could make driving conditions hazardous.

West Fork Fish Creek Headwaters, Sec. 6, T13n, R26w To Clearwater Crossing Trailhead, Sec. 6, T13n, R25w Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Montana

Last Updated: 2025-12-24

The West Fork Fish Creek Headwaters to Clearwater Crossing Trailhead run in Montana is a popular whitewater river run.

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Summary

The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 700-1500 cfs. The segment mileage is approximately 10 miles long and has a class rating of III-IV.

The river rapids in this run include Big Timber Rapid, Pinball Rapid, S-Turn Rapid, and Hoot Owl Rapid. These rapids are known for their technicality and require experienced boaters. The run also has several sections that require portaging due to dangerous obstacles such as log jams and waterfalls.

The regulations for this area include the mandatory use of personal flotation devices (PFDs) and prohibiting camping within 200 feet of the riverbank. Additionally, all boaters must have a valid Montana fishing license and follow catch and release regulations for all fish species.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2025-12-24
River Levels	15300 cfs (10.34 ft)
Percent of Normal	229%
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Class Level	None
Elevation	ft
Streamflow Discharge	cfs
Gauge Height	ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 12354500

Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

St. Joe River At Red Ives Ranger Station Id 491.0cfs	491cfs
Clark Fork At St. Regis Mt 8370.0cfs	8370cfs
St. Regis River Near St. Regis 977.0cfs	977cfs
Clark Fork Below Missoula Mt 5020.0cfs	5020cfs
Flathead River At Perma Mt 14500.0cfs	14500cfs
Bitterroot River Near Missoula Mt 2620.0cfs	2620cfs